Palghar: District is a newly formed district in

Palghar district is a newly formed district in Maharashtra, India, with its headquarters in Palghar town. It covers the northern part of the Konkan region and has a diverse geography, culture and history. Palghar is adorned with the natural beauty that attracts tourists, featuring the Arabian Sea beaches to the west and the Sahyadri mountain ranges to the east. In Palghar district, there are forts like Vasai, Arnala, Gambhirgad, Tarapur, Kaladurg, Kelwa, Kamandurg, and Shirgaon. Palghar is a big town in the Indian state of Maharashtra, situated at a distance of 108 km for its capital, Mumbai. It is home to several industrial townships and numerous small scale businesses. It also offers plenty of historical and religious places of tourist attractions. Palghar is a town and municipal council in Maharashtra, India, and the administrative capital of Palghar district. It has a rich historical and cultural heritage, and is part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.